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Inflation Calculator

Convert a past amount into present-day purchasing power, or project a future amount at an assumed inflation rate.

Nadia Almasri By Nadia Almasri
Published Last reviewed 1 min read

Inputs

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Results

Enter values and click Calculate to see results.
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How to use this calculator

  1. Fill in the inputs above using the units you already have.
  2. Values update automatically as you type — no submit button needed.
  3. Hover any result row for the underlying formula and intermediate values.

Formula

Adjusted = Amount × (1 + inflation)years for future projection. For past-to-present, use a cumulative CPI-style factor.

In depth

Convert a past amount into present-day purchasing power, or project a future amount at an assumed inflation rate.